“Hot Legs”? The Secret Nickname Vanna White Accidentally Revealed for Ryan Seacrest Leaves Fans Buzzing!

Vanna White revealed her nickname on Wheel of Fortune, and she asked Ryan Seacrest what his was. He shared that he didn’t have one, but White came up with a variety to test out.

On the Wednesday, May 14, episode, the cohosts stood on the set of the game show as they discussed the names. “Earlier during the break, I called Vanna her nickname, ‘V-Dubs’. I said, ‘Come on, V Dubs. We gotta go!’ And that’s not the first time, right?” Seacrest said.

“No, that’s what my boyfriend calls me, ‘V Dubs,’” she revealed. “How about you?” White has been dating John Donaldson, a construction company business owner, since 2012.

“I don’t really have a great nickname, but if anyone wants to choose one for me,” Ryan Seacrest said. The clip, which was posted on Wheel of Fortune‘s Instagram page, cut to Vanna White testing out different nicknames for him.

“You ready, R Sea?” she asked in the first one.

“Yeah. Show time. Let’s do it!” Ryan Seacrest responded.

“Are you ready, Ry Guy?” she asked in the next one.

“Who?” Seacrest asked.

“Are you ready, Ryan-stone cowboy?” White tried out.

Seacrest laughed and then tried out the nickname himself. “Yes, I am. Let’s go.”

“Out of trying them all out, I still like ‘Ryan’ the best, but you never know,” Vanna White said when the video went back to them in the studio.

“Yeah. It’s got to come naturally,” Seacrest replied.

“Something might come to mind,” White said.

“Although Ryan-Stone Cowboy, kind of has…. nah, it doesn’t have a ring to it,” the American Idol host finished.

“We’re still in the market for a nickname for Ryan so drop your suggestions in the comments!! #wheeloffortune #nicknames,” the post was captioned.

Many fans said that Ry-Guy and R-Sea had nice rings to them. One Wheel watcher even suggested Rye Bread.

In a surprising backstage moment that no one saw coming, beloved Wheel of Fortune icon Vanna White has accidentally let slip a nickname for Ryan Seacrest that has left everyone, from the crew to millions of devoted fans, utterly intrigued. During a candid behind-the-scenes chat, someone overheard Vanna affectionately refer to her new co-host as “Hot Legs,” a term no one had ever heard associated with the famously polished host of American Idol fame.

The rumor spread like wildfire once a crew member leaked the playful exchange on social media. Fans instantly flooded comment sections with theories, jokes, and even a few blushes about what this nickname could mean. Some think it might just be Vanna’s way of teasing Ryan’s famously sharp suits and well-tailored style—after all, he’s known for looking flawless on screen, right down to the perfect trousers. Others, however, are convinced there must be a deeper—and much juicier—reason behind it.

For nearly four decades, Vanna White has been the graceful face turning letters and lighting up living rooms across America. She’s known for her charm, elegance, and for rarely revealing much about her private feelings or backstage moments. That’s why this unintentional slip of the tongue has caused such a stir.

Sources close to the production hint that Vanna and Ryan have developed a genuinely warm and fun friendship since Ryan stepped in to fill the legendary shoes of Pat Sajak. Many staffers describe Ryan as energetic and eager to connect with the team, which made Vanna—who was initially hesitant about a new host—feel instantly at ease. Could “Hot Legs” be a nickname that grew out of an inside joke only the two share? Some insiders say yes.

One insider whispered, “Ryan has a way of dancing around and making silly moves to lighten the mood during rehearsals. He calls it his warm-up. Vanna always laughs and says he has ‘hot legs’ because he can’t sit still!”

While Ryan himself hasn’t commented publicly about the nickname, he did chuckle and wink when a reporter tried to ask him about it outside a recent charity event, leaving everyone even more curious. Fans now speculate if more behind-the-scenes banter will come to light, making Wheel of Fortune not just a game show but a window into the playful bond of two of America’s most loved TV personalities.

Whatever the truth behind “Hot Legs,” it’s clear that the new dynamic between Vanna White and Ryan Seacrest has brought fresh energy and laughter to a show that has been a part of American households for generations. Longtime fans are hoping Vanna’s accidental reveal is just the start of more unexpected—and delightful—moments yet to come.

Stay tuned. If this nickname is anything to go by, the new era of Wheel of Fortune is bound to be full of surprises!